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Redeemer Announcements | December 2, 2022

12/2/2022

 
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SUNDAY MORNING at REDEEMERYou are invited Sunday morning to our first Advent Coffee Hour from 9-10am in the fellowship hall, followed by Morning Worship at 10:30am. We're thrilled to support Kristin Gilbert and Kristen Hoyles in the baptism of their daughter Miriam Rae during our service!

Join us in-person, live on Facebook, or on Zoom:

ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 | passcode: Redeemer
Worship bulletins are available online on our website!


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"The Black Madonna" (2018)
AWAKE.
Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am 

The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. 

How are you keeping awake with HOPE?

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WE NEED YOU!
Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Tomorrow, Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions.

Advent Coffee Hour
Join us this Sunday morning and on December 11th and 18th for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am.


Advent FAMILY Kits
Advent FAMILY Kits are still available, and each comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too! Each week we want to take your decorations and add more festive color and joy to our worship space! Advent Calendars are also available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Pick one up, or download them for printing at home!


Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection
Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom | December 6th & 13th
Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (passcode: Redeemer)

Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers
Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30-8:00 pm 
Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come.

ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS
~ December 18th during worship ~
We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen!
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December 4th | 10-10:30am
Advent Craft Before Worship

December 11th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Practice


December 18th  | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Day!
Final Practice before worship

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Eve by Candlelight
~ December 24 | 7pm
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You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!


Christmas Morning PJs & Praise
~December 25th | 10:30am ~

Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with
prayer & praise!


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We are excited to host our 20th Annual Redeemer Christmas Store
on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am! 

The Christmas Store offers our community's kids a chance to buy 4-for-$1 (25 cents each) gift-wrapped presents for their family members. We love sharing the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving with our partner congregations, Redeemer volunteers, and neighbors! We know that between all of us in the Redeemer community, our partner congregations, and the Harrison Neighborhood we've got all the assets to make it great.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Fill out this form or talk to
Lonna Field, Kelly Schumacher Fuller, or Sally Ankerfelt if you can help in any of the following ways:
Christmas Store Set-Up
Thursday (12/8) & Friday (12/9)

Volunteers on Thursday (12/8) and Friday (12/9) to set up the sanctuary, fellowship hall, and upper level stores

Christmas Store Elves, Wrappers, & More  Saturday (12/10)
We need people to help guide shoppers through stores to find appropriate gifts for their named recipients, wrap gifts, serve lunch, and more!

Gift Donations:
Tween & Teen gifts like legos (Ninjago, Marvel, Star Wars, etc), Squishmallows, art supplies & kits, computer & tech supplies (earbuds, headphones, wireless keyboard/mous, etc)

Supplies Donations:
Tape! Tape! Tape!
MORE TAPE
Large & extra large gift bags
Wrapping paper


CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS
If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!

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HELP US CREATE MEANINGFUL WORSHIP
Now that we are having worship indoors, we are looking for volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher and communion assistants at our services. This is the work of the people, young and old can participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl or
Pastor Jen
to sign up ahead, the morning of or ask any questions.


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SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Along with collecting new hats, gloves, socks, and other winter gear for our unhoused neighbors, in partnership with Starr (aka Sister Pickles the Clown), we are also collecting funds for two community mamas with deep ties to Redeemer!
Rent & Grocery Fund for Jasmine Greene
Jasmine is a former RCFL staffer who gave birth to her oldest son, Noble, while on staff. She has since started her own business, and recently gave birth to her second child, King Neb. Trai Dunlap & Amy Koopman are collecting funds to help her with rent, diapers, and groceries! Give cash or check to Trai at worship, or give by
Venmo: @Traiveond or @amycourts

cashapp: $amykoop
paypal: ojyma@yahoo.com
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GoFundMe for Mandy Dion & Blake
Redeemer is rallying to support Joan Dion's daughter & grandson in the following ways!
1) Visit and share the GoFundMe link and make a donation to help offset the cost of their rent increase due to moving into a temporary market-rate apartment; and,
2) stay tuned for an invitation to help them move this month to their new home, less than a 1/2 mile from their RCFL home!


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December 18, 2022 after Worship: Annual Meeting
Check out the video above from Pastor Jen and Council Treasurer Kelly Schumacher Fuller, and plan to join us for our annual meeting on December 18th after worship!


December 10, 2022
20th Annual Christmas Store

December 6, 2022
Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection


December 4, 2022
Advent Coffee Hour | 9-10am


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      • Seeing White
      • Racial Justice Cohort Blog
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    • Race Forum Blog
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